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REQUIREMENTS

FOR THE DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION OF

UNDERGROUND UTILITY

INSTALLATIONS

WITHIN THE STATE

HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

GEORGE E. PATAKI, GOVERNOR

JOHN B. DALY, COMMISSIONER

FEBRUARY 1997


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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND

UTILITY INSTALLATIONS WITHIN THE STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY

INTRODUCTION

1.00 JURISDICTION

2.00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (UNDERGROUND)

3.00 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

4.00 SPECIFICATIONS

5.00 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

Information to be Shown on Plan Section:

DRAWING NO.1 - Location of Jacking and Receiving Pits

DRAWING NO.2 - Elevation

DRAWING NO.3 - Section and Profile

DRAWING NO.4 (part 1) - Pipe Crossing - Data Sheet Checklist

DRAWING NO.4 (part 2) - Pipe Crossing - Data Sheet Checklist (contd)

DRAWING NO.5 - Typical Boring Pit Details (Plan and Elevation)

DRAWING NO.6 - Soil Profile (Transverse and Longitudinal)

DRAWING NO.7 - Pavement Replacement Details - Open Cut Crossing

DRAWING NO.8 - Alternate Conduit Excavation, Backfill & Pavement Replacement


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INTRODUCTION

This publication is to be used in conjunction with Parts 131 and 126 of New York State Department of

Transportation Rules and Regulations, NYCRR Title 17. The controlling document when evaluating

any issue of utilities in New York State Highway Right-of-Way is Part 131, Accommodation of Utilities

Within State Highway Right-of-Way. It is a regulation which has the force and effect of law. Nothing

in this Blue Book can be contrary to or appear to change any of the provisions of Part 131. The Blue

Books role is to provide greater detail of the Departments requirements, giving specifications, where

applicable.

Soil, traffic, weather and other conditions may vary considerably across the eleven Regions of

NYSDOT. What may be acceptable in one Region may be totally inappropriate in another. This Blue

Books requirements allow for this diversity, while preserving the flexibility for any Region to include

specific requirements in its permits (consistent with Part 131) which suit that Regions unique needs.


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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN

AND CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS

WITHIN STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY

1.00 JURISDICTION

These requirements are promulgated by the New York State Department of Transportation(hereinafter, NYSDOT) under authority of Title 17, New York Official Compilation ofCodes, Rules and Regulations Part 131 (17 NYCRR Part 131), and apply to highway workpermits authorizing work within the State highway right-of-way for water mains, gas mains,sewer lines, telephone, cable, other communication lines, electric and other utilities andstructures. These requirements, and any specifications which are added to the work permiton the method of performing work, are enforceable by NYSDOT.

1.01 Work under the permit shall be commenced within thirty (30) days from date of permitissuance. Unless extension of this period is approved by the Region, the permit shall expireif no work is undertaken.

2.00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (UNDERGROUND)

2.01 All underground crossings shall be placed beneath the pavement and shoulder areas withoutdisturbance to the pavements, unless otherwise approved. Such installation shall be byjacking, driving, boring, drilling, tunneling or other approved means, (hereinafter collectivelyreferred to as, jacking, boring, etc.) in conformance with the requirements and specificationscited throughout this document. Water jetting will not be permitted. No open cuts will beallowed unless no other method is feasible. The increased cost of alternative methods shallnot be considered as sufficient justification for open cut installations. (See Section 3.03.01)

NYSDOT shall require adherence by the permittee to NYSDOT Standard Specifications,Construction and Materials, as amended (hereinafter, NYSDOT Standard Specs), and allapplicable Engineering Instructions. The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD) shall be complied with in matters involving maintenance and protection of traffic,both vehicular and pedestrian. Temporary soil erosion and water pollution controls shall be

used as required.

Additionally, the permittee shall comply with all current requirements of Title 29 CFR,Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Department of Labor, Part 1926, Safety &Health Regulations for Construction, New York State Department of Labor Industrial CodeRule 23, Protection of Persons Employed in Construction and Demolition Work, and


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Industrial Code Rule 53, Construction Excavation and Demolition Operations At or NearUnderground Facilities, and 17 NYCRR Part 131.

2.02 Plans for underground installations shall be submitted to, and meet the approval of, the Regionprior to the permit issuance. A maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) plan shall alsobe provided by permittee for all work which interrupts or otherwise affects vehicular orpedestrian traffic (see Section 5.00). Also, a site restoration plan, commensurate with thescale of work, shall accompany the permit application.

2.03 Plans shall be drawn to scale and show the following: (See Drawings 1-6). Sketches may beallowed, if approved by the Region.

2.03.01 Plan view of proposed underground installation in relation to other highway facilitiesthat may be affected including, but not limited to, underground traffic signal

equipment, pavement, culverts, bridges, ditches, underdrain, anchors, footings, etc.The location of all excavations, jacking pits, etc., must be indicated on the plans.

2.03.02 Location of underground installation from nearest highway mile point, referencemarker, or survey baseline station.

2.03.03 State highway number (SH #) of area for proposed occupancy.

2.03.04 Profile of ground at centerline of pipe, conduit, cable, etc., showing relationship ofpipe, etc., to ground level, pavement and other utilities (See Dwg.No. 2). Forlongitudinal occupancy, the profile of adjacent pavements shall be shown. (See

Dwg.No.3).

2.03.05 The limits of the highway right-of-way and property lines, where pertinent, clearlyindicating dimensions from centerline.

2.03.06 The angle of crossings in relation to centerline of pavement. (See Section 2.07).

2.03.07 "Pipe Crossing Data Sheet" completed and put on plan. (See Dwg.No. 4).

2.03.08 All appropriate specifications shall be included.

2.04 Method of installation.

2.04.01 The plan shall describe in detail the size, length, depth, material, protection of theutility and pavement during and after construction, provisions for grouting, method ofconstruction, etc.


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2.04.02 The plan shall specify the type of equipment and construction procedures to be used.This is to include operations involving ground water control.

2.04.03 The plan shall specify size and material of carrier pipe, and casing pipe, if required.2.05 Location and dimensions of jacking, boring, etc., pits shall be shown, with details of their

sheeting, shoring and provisions for surface and ground water controls. (See Dwg.No. 5).Pits shall be located as far as practicable from the pavement, but in no event shall they becloser than 10 feet (3 m) from the edge of shoulder.

2.06 The Region may require that plans and specifications for work permits shall bear the seal ofa New York State licensed professional engineer, depending on the complexity of theproposed project.

2.07 Installations which cross the highway shall preferably do so at or near right angles to thecenterline of pavement.

2.08 Underground installations shall not be placed inside a culvert, or under or on a bridge, exceptwhere unavoidable, and as approved by the Region.

2.09 Any replacement or modification of a carrier pipe shall be considered a new installation,subject to the requirements of these specifications.

2.10 Where laws or orders of a regulating agency prescribe a higher degree of protection thanspecified herein, the higher degree so prescribed shall be deemed a part of these specifications.

2.11 Underground installations shall be suitably insulated from underground conduits carryingelectric wires on State property.

2.12 When required by the Region, soil boring or other soil investigations shall be made todetermine the nature of the underlying material for underground installations. If borings havebeen taken prior to application for a work permit, a copy of the boringlogs shall be submitted with the permit application. Additional borings may be required.

2.12.01 Soil borings shall be progressed in accordance with Section 648, "Subsurface

Explorations" of the NYSDOT Standard Specs.

2.12.02 Soil boring logs shall be accompanied by a plan drawn to scale showing location ofborings in relation to the pavement and the proposed pipe location, the elevation ofground surface at each boring and ground water elevation. Material changes will alsobe noted, such as sand, gravel, rock and boulders. (See Dwg.No. 6).


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2.13 The owner of an installation shall notify the Region in writing of the intention to abandon itsfacilities in place. Such abandoned underground installations within the State right-of-wayshall remain the responsibility of the utility. NYSDOT may give reasonable notice to requirethe removal of abandoned utility facilities and restoration of the right-of-way, or the filling ofany such facility by an approved method, when necessary to avoid interference with the

operation, maintenance or reconstruction of the highway. If the utility shall fail to remove theabandoned facility within a reasonable time after such notice, NYSDOT may cause theremoval of the facility. Any expenses incurred by NYSDOT arising from abandoned utilityfacilities shall be reimbursed by the owner or its successor.

2.14 Inspection and testing will be as determined and supervised by NYSDOT. NYSDOT mayrequire the permittee to hire an acceptable engineering firm licensed in New York State toperform this work at permittee's expense. All costs incurred by the State necessary for thesefunctions will be paid for by the permittee. Operations shall be subject to State inspection atall times.

2.15 All operations shall be conducted so as not to interfere with, interrupt, or endanger theoperation of traffic, nor damage, destroy, or endanger the integrity of State facilities oradjacent properties. (See Section 5.00 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic for details.)

2.16 Blasting will not be permitted under or near highways and facilities or on NYSDOT right-of-way, unless approved by the Region. The permittee shall submit its proposed blasting patternsand procedures for review prior to blasting. The Region will require a meeting with thepermittee, its New York State certified blaster, and representatives of all interested agenciesprior to commencement of blasting operations.

2.17 NYSDOT will not undertake or accept financial responsibility for any remediation or similaractivity with respect to the removal of hazardous wastes (6 NYCRR Part 373 and 374) andnon-hazardous solid industrial wastes (6 NYCRR Part 360), which under law would not berequired at the time but for the accommodation of utility facilities within the right-of-way.Such responsibility and costs shall be solely those of the utility.

3.00 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

3.01 Installations that cross and/or are under pavement and shoulder area.

3.01.01 Pipelines and utilities under roadways shall be designed and protected as stipulated inSection 4.01.

3.01.02 Carrier pipe (or casing, if used) under pavement and/or across highway pavementsshall be not less than 60 inches (1520 mm) below the pavement surface. Installation


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at lesser depths shall require approval based on a determination that such installationis consistent with safe highway use and operation.

3.02. Jacking, boring, etc.

3.02.01 Permittee shall monitor the worksite for indications of settlement or displacement ofhighway embankment, pavement, shoulders or other facilities. Elevations should betaken prior to and at the conclusion of the installation in an effort to monitor and/ordetect any settlement. Repair or replacement shall be at permittee's expense.

3.02.02 Grouting operations may be required if loss of ground is a possibility or voids are

caused during installation. All detrimental voids created during the installation of acrossover pipe, regardless of method, shall be filled. Appropriate backfill type andmethod of placement shall be addressed in the design of the crossing.

3.02.03 Chemical soil stabilization may be required by the Region as design or field conditions

require.

3.02.04 If an obstruction encountered during installation stops the progress of the pipe, and itbecomes evident that it is impossible to advance the pipe, then permittee shall ceaseoperations and fill the pipe with approved material, plug it on both ends, if possible,and then abandon it in place, as noted in Section 2.13.

3.02.05 If dewatering is required, permittee shall submit its proposed method of dewatering tothe Region for approval.

3.02.06 On all jacking, boring, etc., operations, permittee shall provide proof that the machineoperator has experience and is competent in the operation of that machine.

3.03 Excavation of pavement, shoulder and sidewalk areas by open cut method.

3.03.01 Installation by open excavation will be permitted only upon demonstration of necessityor other conditions which warrant such a procedure. Subsurface rock formations,excessive presence of boulders, excessive and damaging skin friction during jackingoperations, or insufficient right-of-way to allow jacking, boring, etc., may constitutea necessity. Where an ongoing or upcoming construction contract requires pavementremoval and/or construction of new pavement, the Region may consider approving an

open cut.

3.03.02 Pavement and shoulder removal shall be done in a manner that provides for properrestoration of the replacement sections. Generally, straight, vertical cuts of thepavement and shoulder will be required. Sheeting may be required (see 4.10Sheeting). Permittee shall follow NYSDOT Standard Specs for materials and method


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of repair. (See Dwgs.No. 7 and 8). Pavement that becomes undermined shall be cutback and removed. Alternative repair methods may be used if prior approval isgranted by the Region.

3.03.03 Backfill shall be with granular material meeting the specification requirements for

select granular fill in the NYSDOT Standard Specs, Section 206. Mortar, concrete,controlled backfill, or low-strength, material or other self-densifying materials may besubstituted, as approved by the Region.

3.03.04 Granular backfill material shall be placed in 6 inch (150 mm) layers and compactedaccording to the requirements for backfilling as described in Section 203-3.15,NYSDOT Standard Specs.

3.03.05 The subbase course shall be replaced in-kind, unless otherwise approved. The materialshall meet the requirements of Section 304-Subbase Course of the NYSDOT StandardSpecs. Stockpiling, Section 304, however, may not be required.

3.03.06 The limit of pavement replacement shall be such that the replaced pavement issupported by thoroughly compacted subbase material and the pavement is restored tothe proper grade, surface tolerance and surface texture.

Asphalt concrete pavement shall be replaced with adequately compacted base material,binder and top course material, consistent with Section 400 of the NYSDOT StandardSpecs, which is at least equal in quality, mix type and thickness to the pavement whichwas removed. Existing pavement shall be saw cut to provide a clean butt jointbetween the old and new pavement. An emulsified asphalt tack coat shall be appliedto all existing pavement edges prior to placing the new asphalt pavement courses.

Portland cement concrete mixtures shall normally be Class C or Class F (if requiredfor early reception of traffic) and consistent with Section 500 of the NYSDOTStandard Specs. Undermined and broken slabs shall be completely replaced.Approved joint dowels and sealer, transverse ties and reinforcing steel shall be usedas required.

Portland cement concrete mixtures shall be placed without segregation, thenconsolidated, finished to the proper elevation, and textured. Curing the concretepavement shall be in accordance with one of the methods permitted in Section 502 of

the NYSDOT Standard Specs.

3.03.07 Pavement shoulders, curbs, gutters, underdrain/edgedrain systems and other incidentalfeatures shall be replaced inkind, unless otherwise approved by the Region.


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3.03.08 No pavement cuts are to be left unfilled overnight except with approval by the Region.In all cases, adequate precautions must be taken to protect vehicle and pedestriantraffic. Steel cover plates may be used, with prior approval. Recessing of these platesmay be required.

3.03.09 Temporary pavements and shoulders shall be placed as soon as a cross-over installationis completed. If permanent pavement placement is to be delayed, temporary pavementrestoration shall consist of a minimum compacted thickness of three inches (75 mm)of asphalt concrete, and approved base material of a depth to provide for permanentpavement. In situations where heavy traffic loads are anticipated or cases where thetemporary pavement is required for a protracted period, more substantial pavement andbackfill design may be required. The asphalt concrete shall be maintained flush withthe existing pavement until the pavement is restored permanently.

3.03.10 Longitudinal carrier pipes, including utility service connections, shall be installedoutside the area of live load influence of the travel lanes and shoulder, unless there is

no reasonable alternative.

3.03.11 Sidewalks and shoulders shall be replaced either in-kind or as approved by theRegion, in accordance with Sections 3.03.01 through 3.03.06. The permittee shallcomply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Ch. 126) with respectto work affecting sidewalks, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the State,NYSDOT, their officers and employees for damages resulting from the failure tocomply.

3.04 Open excavation outside of pavement and shoulder areas.

3.04.01 Utilities laid within the highway right-of-way, but outside the pavement and shouldershall be buried a minimum of 36 inches (910 mm) below the finished grade, unless theRegion permits a shallower placement.

3.04.02 Backfilling shall be governed by Section 203-Excavation and Embankment ofNYSDOT Standard Specs. The backfill for excavated areas shall be compacted to anapproved density with suitable material and the upper surface maintained flush withthe original surface. The surface shall be treated, in accordance with the siterestoration plan, in order to restore the work area to essentially the same condition asprior to the excavation.

4.00 SPECIFICATIONS

4.01 Carrier pipe.


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4.01.01 Pipelines carrying oil, liquified petroleum gas, natural or manufactured gas, and otherflammable products shall conform to the requirements of all current industry standards,as well as all applicable State and Federal regulations, codes and rules, including butnot limited to: National Electrical Safety Code; Title 16 NYCRR Chapters II and III;USASI Publications B31.1, B31.4, B31.8; 49 CFR of USDOT Rules and Regulations.

4.01.02 All applicable requirements for carrier pipe under pavements shall extend for aminimum of 50 feet (15.25 m) from the centerline of pavement, measured at rightangles to the centerline, or to the right-of-way line, whichever is greater.

4.01.03 Pipelines carrying non-flammable substances shall be of acceptable material andconstruction as approved by the Region. Joints for carrier line pipe operating underpressure shall be of a mechanical or welded type.

4.01.04 Carrier pipes shall be laid with sufficient slack so that they are not in tension.

4.01.05 Crossover carrier pipes shall be designed to withstand all applied and/or superim-posed loadings resulting from the roadway section, traffic, potential pipe settlements,and installation procedures. Certain soil and/or site conditions may requireencasement. Where a cathodic system is designed to be installed for the crossovercarrier pipe, the design of any casing shall be so as not to diminish the desired levelof protection.

4.01.06 Crossover carrier pipe design shall be site-specific, based on field investigation. Thedesign shall address all potential applied loads, installation methods, and loads inducedduring installation. If the installation is below the water table or in soft ground, thepermittee shall employ an earth pressure balance or comparable system in order toprevent flowing soil or ground loss and pavement distress.

4.01.07 Design of a crossover carrier pipe section shall include consideration of, but not be

limited to, the following:

a) Increased pipe wall thickness for the distance within the pavement plus possibleadditional distance to allow for future highway widening;

b) Adequate wrapping, coating or other treatment to protect against corrosion;

c) Protective jacket adequate to ensure the integrity of the anti-corrosion material underinstallation and service conditions;

d) Any telltale to indicate loss of pipe material due to corrosion.


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4.02 Casing pipe.

4.02.01 The carrier pipe shall be placed inside a casing pipe where foundation conditions(presence of boulders, rubble or bedrock) make the direct trenchless installation of thecarrier pipe impractical. A casing pipe may also be used if the carrier pipe or conduit

is not by itself suitable for trenchless installation.

NOTE: Modern methods of maintaining carrier pipe do not usually require the use of acasing pipe to facilitate removal of, or access to, the carrier pipe for repair.

4.02.02 The design criteria for casing pipe shall be the same as for carrier pipe. (See 4.01.)4.02.03 Installation of casing pipe shall be subject to the requirements of Section 3.02.4.02.04 Casing pipe shall meet the following specification requirements:

a) Steel pipe: ASTM A-139, Grade B or equal, 35,000 psi minimum yield strength;

b) Reinforced concrete pipe: ASTM C-76, Class V, Wall C.

4.02.05 The carrier pipe shall be placed within the casing pipe, such that they are electricallyinsulated from each other. The inside diameter of the casing pipe shall be sufficientto permit the space between the carrier and the casing pipe to be filled with a non-conductive material that retains its insulating properties during long-term submergencein water.

4.03 Signs.

4.03.01 All pipelines (except in urban areas) shall be prominently marked at right-of-way lines(on both sides of the pavement for undercrossings) by durable, weather-proof signslocated over the centerline of the pipe. Signs shall show the following:

a) name & address of owner;b) contents of pipe;c) pressure in pipe;d) depth below grade at point of sign;e) emergency telephone in event of pipe rupture.

4.04 Shut-off valves.

4.04.01 Emergency shut-off valves shall be installed as required by New York State PublicService Commission Regulations, and Federal DOT Regulations (49 CFR).


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4.05 Trenchless installation methods.

4.05.01 Installation may be by an approved method of jacking, boring, etc., or a combinationof these. A detailed description of the equipment and the method to install the pipe,including appropriate plan, profile and cross-sectional views shall be submitted to the

Region for approval. (See Dwg.No.4) General requirements that shall be met are asfollows:

a) The method shall include provisions for preventing the uncontrolled inflow of looseor saturated soils.

b) Shields and pipe subject to jacking shall be designed to withstand jacking forces, aswell as earth pressures.

c) The use of water jetting to install pipe or remove spoil will not be permitted.

d) The diameter of the excavation shall not exceed the outside diameter of thepipe (or casing, if one is used) by more than three inches (75 mm).

e) The annular space between the excavation and the outer wall of the pipe shall bebackfilled without delay.

4.06 Special requirements for tunneling.

4.06.01 Tunnels may be excavated manually or by the use of tunnel boring machines (TBM'sor "moles"). The jacking of pipe sections, with no other lining, in conjunction withthe use of a TBM is covered under 4.09, "Boring."

4.06.02 A tunnel may be lined with liner plate, precast or cast-in-place concrete lining, or pipesections may be directly jacked in place behind a TBM.

4.06.03 Tunnels in earth shall be lined with tunnel liner plate or other type of lining approvedby the Region. Excavation shall be advanced at any time only sufficient for the installation of one ring of liner plates.

4.06.04 Tunnels excavated manually in earth shall employ a shield or poling plates. When a

shield is used, the lining shall be designed to withstand the thrust from jacking theshield.


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4.06.05 Full tunnel shield.

The shield shall be of steel construction, designed to support the anticipated loading.The advancing face shall be provided with a hood extending not more than 20 inches(500 mm) beyond the face and extending around no less than the upper two-thirds of

the circumference. It shall be of sufficient length to permit the installation of at leastone complete ring of liner plates within the shield before it is advanced for theinstallation of the next ring of liner plates. It shall conform to and not exceed theoutside dimensions of the pipe being installed by more than one inch (25 mm) at anypoint on the periphery, unless otherwise approved. It shall be adequately braced andprovided with necessary appurtenances for completely bulkheading the face.Excavation shall not be advanced beyond the edge of the hood, except in rock, or withextreme care, to remove obstructions.

Detail plans sufficient to determine the adequacy of the shield, accompanied withdesign calculations, shall be submitted to the Region for approval and no work shall

proceed until such approval is obtained.

4.06.06 Partial tunnel shield.

The shield shall be of steel construction, designed to support anticipated loading asspecified in casing pipe. The advancing face shall be provided with a hood, extendingnot more than 20 inches (500 mm) beyond the face and extending around no less thanthe upper one-third of the circumference. It shall conform to and not exceed theoutside dimensions of the pipe being installed by more than one inch (25 mm) at anypoint on the periphery unless otherwise approved. Excavation shall not be advancedbeyond the hood, except in rock, or with extreme care, to remove obstructions.

Detail plans sufficient to determine the adequacy of the shield accompanied with designcalculations, shall be submitted to the Region for approval, and no work shall proceeduntil such approval is obtained.

4.06.07 Poling plates.

Poling plates shall be of steel construction designed to support the ground outside thebounds of the tunnel through beam action. The beam action shall be capable ofextending not less than 20 inches (500 mm) beyond the face and extending around no

less than the upper one-third of the circumference. The poling plates shall conformto the configuration of the pipe being installed.


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Detailed plans sufficient to determine the adequacy of the poling plates, accompaniedwith design calculations, shall be submitted to the Region for approval and no workshall proceed until such approval is obtained.

4.07 Jacking.

This method shall be in accordance with the current NYSDOT Standard Specs, Section 650.

4.08 Drilling.

This method shall employ the use of an oil field type rock roller bit or a plate bit. The bitshall be steerable and equipment shall be available to determine the depth and the orientationof the bit. A high density slurry (oil field drilling mud) may be injected through one or moresmall diameter jets to the head to act as a cutter lubricant and to aid in removing the spoil.The slurry shall be supplied to the head through the drill rods. The drilling unit shall run ona set of steel rails and shall be advanced by a set of hydraulic jacks. The hole may be back-

reamed to accommodate the pipe. Methods of a similar nature shall be submitted to theRegion for approval.

4.09 Boring.

4.09.01 This method shall consist of pushing the pipe with a boring auger rotating within orahead of the pipe to remove the spoil. The excavation by the cutting head shall notexceed the outside diameter of the pipe by more than one-half inch (13 mm). The faceof the cutting head shall not exceed the outside diameter of the pipe by more thanone-half inch (13 mm). The face of the cutting head shall be arranged to providereasonable obstruction to the free flow of soft or loose material.

4.09.02 The use of water jetting to install casing or remove spoil is prohibited.

The use of water to facilitate progression of the casing or spoil removal is subject toapproval of the Region.

4.09.03 Plans and descriptions of the method and layout to be used shall be submitted to theRegion for approval, and no work shall proceed until such approval is obtained.

4.10 Sheeting.

4.10.01 Sheeting shall be in accordance with NYSDOT Standard Specs, Section 552, exceptas noted. Design by a New York State licensed professional engineer may berequired.


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4.10.02 Plans submitted with the permit application shall, when necessary, specify one or moresupport systems from Section 552 of NYSDOT Standard Specs.

4.10.03 Trenching and/or digging boxes will not be permitted unless approved by the Region.Specifications shall be submitted for approval.

5.00 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

5.01 Traffic flow is to be maintained at all times during the progress of this work. Adequate signs,barricades, flagpersons, lights and other control devices shall be provided in accordance withthe provisions of the NY SDOT Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), inconjunction with NYSDOT Standard Specs, Section 619. A maintenance and protection oftraffic (MPT) plan shall be required for all work affecting vehicular and pedestrian traffic.No lanes shall be closed without prior approval. Permittee shall designate an on-siterepresentative responsible for implementing the MPT plan.

5.02 The permittee shall erect and maintain suitable barricades or barriers around all trenches whilework is in progress, for the protection of the public, as provided in NYSDOT Standard SpecsSection 107-05-E. The work shall be carried on in such manner that not more than 100 feet(30 m) of trench (parallel to the roadway) remains open at workday's end.

5.03 Pavement cuts shall not be left unfilled overnight, except with permission from the Region.When practicable, prior approval shall be obtained; otherwise the Region shall be notifiedimmediately. In all cases, permittee shall take adequate precautions to protect traffic andpedestrians.

5.04 All work shall be performed in such a manner as to minimize hazards to the traveling public.Construction materials, equipment, etc., shall not be left on the shoulders or pavement afterworking hours, nor at any time be placed in a manner or location that will obstruct highwayor railroad warning signs, highway safety, or the clear sight distance at intersections, includingdriveway entrances, without proper traffic control devices and measures.

5.05 Where work has rendered a shoulder unusable, either "no shoulder" or "low shoulder" signsin the manner specified by the MUTCD shall be erected as appropriate. Soft shoulder signsshall be erected and maintained on all backfilled trenches within the shoulder area, until

shoulder restoration is completed.

5.06 During winter conditions, the permittee must perform its work so that the highway is freefrom obstructions which would interfere with snow removal and ice control.


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No drums, cones, barricades and other traffic control equipment shall remain in a locationwhere they may interfere with or be disturbed by a snow plowing operation. The work mustbe scheduled to afford the safe removal of such devices when necessary.

Drainage frames, grates and covers shall not be adjusted in a travel lane unless the final

pavement course is placed prior to the onset of snow and ice weather. Steel plates, etc., shallnot protrude above adjacent pavement. If any of these protrusions exist in a non-travel laneprior to a snow and ice condition, then temporary asphalt ramps must be placed so that forevery one inch (25 mm) of rise, there is a six foot (1.8 m) run of ramp.

5.07 Backfilling operations requiring compaction in winter months must have prior approval by theRegion. Frozen material shall not be used as backfill. The permittee will be required toreturn to make repair or replacement should pavement settlement result.

5.08 The permittee shall keep the traveled way free of foreign material that is deposited as aconsequence of permittee's activities.

5.09 The permittee shall immediately change, move, cover or remove all traffic control devices thatdo not indicate actual conditions.

If work impacts an existing traffic signal system, permittee shall so indicate on its plans.Permittee shall repair any damage caused to existing signal installations.


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DWG. NO.4

PIPE CROSSING - DATA SHEET

INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH HIGHWAY WORK PERMIT APPLICATION FORTRENCHLESS (JACKING, BORING, ETC.) UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS.THE REGION MAY ALTER OR ADD TO THIS LIST BASED ON PROJECT COMPLEXITY.

CHECKLIST

C Plan and profile - drawn to scaleC Highway ROW, C/L and stationingC Edge of pavement and shouldersC Drainage structures/ditchesC Toe of slopesC Limits of workC Limits of water bodies and wetlandsC Existing buildings, drives, sidewalks, walls, fences, etc.C Pit location (jacking and receiving) and sizeC Pipeline location, C/L and profile

C Pipe data - OD, ID, wall thickness, fittings- Y ield strength, coating, jacketing

C Operating pressure, SMYS

C Subsurface explorations - samples at 5' or closer intervals- Locations- Casing blows (if driven casing is used)- Standard penetration test results- Visual descriptions of samples- Moisture contents of soil samples- Gradations of representative materials- Strength test results (as necessary)- Consolidation test results (as necessary)- Water table observations

- Presence of boulders or obstructions

C Cathodic protection system (location and installation)C Proposed erosion control measures


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DWG. NO.4

PIPE CROSSING - DATA SHEETCHECKLIST CONTINUED

C Jacking/receiving pits- Locations- Dimensions- Side slopes- Sheeting and bracing size, depth, type (as required)- Backfill material/method

C Installation method/equipment- Equipment specifications- Size, cutter, diameter and type

- Drive casing diameter- Equipment bracing/anchorage details- Maximum permitted tolerance from design line and grade

C Grouting operation- Grout tube size/type- Grout hole location and method of placement/insertion- Maximum pressure capability- Maximum operating pressure (design)

C Construction sequence- Installation method- Removal of obstructions- Method of verifying line and grade- Method of correcting deviations from line and grade- Grouting of annular space

C Restoration specifications


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bluebook.pdf

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